When her husband embarked on his fourth combat deployment, his tiny little Irish girl answered his frustration at the lack of available news, humor, and hot chicks on the Army internet by founding the Girls for Gunslingers Facebook page. It became evident very quickly that the Girls behind Girls for Gunslingers had something that resonated with the online military community, … [Read more...]
How Do You Manage Your Kids’ Digital Devices?
"How do you monitor your child’s phone?" I get asked this question a lot. It's easy to get scared as a parent these days with the amount of data and access that a mobile device provides your teenager. Many parents are understandably concerned about the access to the Internet, messaging, mobile apps, information and people that we didn’t have as kids.Let’s face it, if … [Read more...]
The ABCs of Gun Safety: An EMT’s Perspective
To begin, let me tell you why you need to read this article and absorb what I have to say. In just my small town, and just this week, I was involved in the care of three gunshot victims. Two of them died. One of those I took in a body bag to a morgue, the other I pronounced dead at the scene (let the coroner take care of that clean-up) and tried my damnedest to console a … [Read more...]
“No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor” Part 1: Into the Fray Once Again
"No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor" Part 1: Into the Fray Once Again by Gunnery Sergeant (retired) L. Christian BusslerEditor's Note: These excerpts are from the multi-award winning book “No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor” and were provided by the book's author, Gunnery Sergeant (retired) L. Christian Bussler, who retains the copyrights. This an exclusive look into the … [Read more...]
I Recognize My Brother As The Deceased
I Recognize My Brother As The Deceased by Anonymous “I recognize my brother as the deceased.” Words I never thought I would write. Words no one prepares you for… Words no thing prepares you for. It’s not supposed to be this way, And it is this way. He’s gone. _____ “I recognize my brother as the deceased.” Mission mode. Official business. Transactional. I am not … [Read more...]
My Father Is Homeless, And I Don’t Help Him
My father is a homeless man, living on the streets of Tampa. He used to be a homeless man, living on the streets or in the shelters of Albuquerque until I got a random phone call to let me know he was a few miles from my house. It was a surprise to say the least. He says he made his way to Tampa because at the time, I had recently had surgery to rid my body of cancer. I say … [Read more...]
How the Gas Met the Brakes
My husband has always been a natural risk taker. Things that might turn others away, draw him in and the point where most people say, "ok, this is enough" is where he excels. He's great at quick decisions and finds things fun that others find well, scary.I, on the other hand, have always been a little bit of a natural risk assessor. It's as cool as it sounds. I've been … [Read more...]
Never Forgotten: The Deadliest Day During OIF
Written by Charlie Moose.In late January of 2005, the Lava Dawgs had just left the city of Fallujah after 75 days of some of the most intense, offensive operations of scale in the Iraq War. Everyone was elated to have survived. They were each given 2 beers per man as a late Christmas covenant. The snap and pop of aluminum cans gave clear indication to a temporary solace. … [Read more...]
Steady As She Goes
Written by Special Guest Author: L.A. Gardner“Steady as she goes….hold the line.” The words resonated off the screen at me in a way that I hadn’t felt in a long time. Secretary of Defense Mattis, Mad-Dog, father of many Marine and Soldier warriors, a hero to many and a non-tarnishable example of service and patriotism- had in those simple words spoken straight to my … [Read more...]
Be Less Depressed: How to Be Positive in the Winter Season
Be Less Depressed: How to Be Positive in the Winter SeasonFeeling depressed in the wintertime can make the season less bright. Isolation and a desolate landscape can have the worst effect on some people. Rather than letting it get you down, find ways to be positive instead.Take Care of Your HealthWorking out regularly, eating right and exercising your mind are smart … [Read more...]